I feel like the Oringal Floating Jerkbait needs no introduction. They have been catching trout for longer than most of us have been alive. A truly iconic trout lure, and despite countless new designs and innovations, no other jerkbait can consistently outfish the original. The Rapala action is so iconic and effective at catching trout, … Read more
I personally feel that a well-presented worm will out fish a plastic worm in most situations. This difference in effectiveness is most apparent when fishing is hard, maybe due to high or low water temperatures. With that said, presentation is still key, a well-presented plastic worm will likely be grabbed before a badly presented natural. … Read more
Why do some treble hooks on lures come with a small piece of plastic tube over the shank of the hook? The main purpose of the plastic tube on treble hooks is decorative. Some fishermen also believe it provides a ‘hot spot’ that fish can concentrate when going in for the strike. Additionally, if the … Read more
For such a tiny piece of metal, swivels generate a lot of discussions and controversy among trout fishermen. Some fishermen consider them an essential piece of kit, while others have them nowhere near their rigs. In this article, I will take a look at both sides of the debate and discuss when it is a … Read more
Simple question, but a difficult answer. The number one variable which determines the number of trout caught is not the lure or gear used but the skill of the angler. A novice with a spinning rod, will nearly always outfish a novice with a fly rod. The learning curve required to fish with spinning gear … Read more
It is difficult to cast ultralight tackle far, and the lighter the tackle the more difficult it becomes. So every few feet of extra distance might mean the difference between landing your lure where the fish are feeding or falling short. Due to the lake being too rough for fishing I decided over the weekend, … Read more
Welcome to our guide for the 10 best trout lures for fishing in Montana. This ranking is based on surveying anglers who fish predominantly in the Mountainous North West. These suggestions will likely also work well in the neighboring states of Idaho and Wyoming and even north into British Columbia. 1) Panther Martin It seems … Read more
I was fishing a shallow stream the other day, and it got me thinking that shallow skinny water, whether it is a creek, stream, or even the extreme margins of a larger river presents a number of challenges when retrieving a lure. The main issue, when fishing skinny water is that our lures often hit … Read more
In this article, I am going to discuss two very similar reels. These reels, almost have more in common than separates them. They are both excellent for their price point. I personally love and recommend them both. If I had to describe both reels in just one sentence. The Stradic is a workhorse while the … Read more
(Editor note: For archival reasons I have republished this review from my main buyer’s guide. The MGXtreme is now difficult to find retail) This is the flagship freshwater spinning reel from Abu Garcia. It does not come cheap with a recommended retail price of over $400. This makes it nearly double the price of excellent … Read more